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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Chemical and petrochemical industry crucial in India’s economic progress and to continue being a key driver of growth in the future: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Sh. Piyush Goyal
Sh. Goyal appreciates contribution of the chemical and petrochemical industry to India’s innovation ecosystem and employment generation
Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs 2023 Summit provides forum to explore ways for FTAs in chemicals & petrochemicals industry: Sh. Goyal
Sh. Goyal applauds efforts and dedication of all stakeholders for promoting sustainable practices and commitment to finding sustainable solutions
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal said that the chemical and petrochemical industry play a crucial role in India's economic progress and is expected to continue being a key driver of growth in the future. While addressing the Session on ‘FTAs – Connecting the world- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- One Earth, One Family, One Future’ as the Chief Guest at the 3rd Edition Summit on ‘India: Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs’  in New Delhi yesterday Sh. Goyal appreciated the contribution of the chemical and petrochemical industry to India’s economy, innovation ecosystem and employment generation.
The Minister said that the Free Trade Agreements  play an important role in enhancing exports and encourage the growth of multiple sectors collectively. He said that GCPMH 2023 Summit acts as a forum to explore the ways in which FTAs can facilitate trade, investment and collaboration in the chemicals and petrochemicals industry.
Sh. Goyal lauded GCPMH 2023 for providing a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss and exchange ideas on leveraging FTAs to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of this vital sector. He said that FTAs can help in attracting foreign investment into India's chemical and petrochemical industries. The Minister highlighted that this would lead to creation of new jobs and development of new infrastructure strengthening the industry's ability to connect with the world.
Sh. Piyush Goyal highlighted the importance of sustainability in our goal towards becoming a developed nation. He also mentioned how important it is for the present generation to create a sustainable India for the future generation. The Minister applauded the efforts and dedication of all stakeholders for promoting sustainable practices and commitment to finding sustainable solutions.
He said that sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration will undoubtedly pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future in the chemical and petrochemical industries. Sh. Goyal urged the present generation to work with a sense of duty and commitment towards the coming generations. He quoted Mahatma Gandhi and said that “All of us have inherited the planet Earth as trustees for the next generation.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates winners of Healthgiri Awards 21
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the winners of the Healthgiri Awards 21.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"I would like to congratulate the winners of the #HealthgiriAwards21. I would also like to laud the @IndiaToday group for their regular practice of honouring grassroots level change makers, be it in cleanliness or now healthcare, on 2nd October every year.
Through the COVID-19 global pandemic, extraordinary individuals and organisations rose to the occasion and strengthened the fight against the pandemic.
#HealthgiriAwards21 is a commendable effort by @IndiaToday to honour such outstanding efforts and highlight their work."
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government of India has agreed to release 5 million barrels of crude oil
Government of India has been taking all ameliorating measures to safeguard the energy security of the country by ensuring energy justice for all citizens
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the Government of India has agreed to release 5 million barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserves, in consultation and parallely with other major global energy consumers.
India strongly believes that the pricing of liquid hydrocarbons should be reasonable, responsible and be determined by market forces. India has repeatedly expressed concern at supply of oil being artificially adjusted below demand levels by oil producing countries, leading to rising prices and negative attendant consequences.
As per the consumption pattern of 2019-20, the total capacity in the established Strategic Petroleum Reserves  facilities with total capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes  is estimated to provide for about 9.5 days of crude oil requirement. Oil Marketing Companies  currently have stock for 64.5 days. Hence, total capacity storage of petroleum products is 74 days.
Government of India has been taking all ameliorating measures to safeguard the energy security of the country by ensuring energy justice for all citizens. It has been consistently reviewing the high petroleum/diesel prices domestically. With a view to controlling inflationary pressures, Government of India had reduced the ‘central excise duty’ on petrol and diesel by Rs. 5/litre and Rs. 10/litre respectively on 3 November 2021. It was followed by reduction in VAT on fuel by many State Governments.
Refilling of Strategic Petroleum Reserves is undertaken keeping in mind a host of factors, including the grade of crude and international market conditions.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Poshan Maah: CBC Goa organizes awareness programs in three talukas
Recipe competitions, awareness lectures, cultural programs mark Poshan Maah 2022
Goa, 30 September 2022
Central Bureau of Communication, Goa  organized a number of events in three talukas to generate awareness about healthy eating practices and food habits among women and children. Held under the banner of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022, the programs were organized in association with Goa Livelihoods Forum and Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission.
In Bicholim taluka, the programs were held at Mayem Panchayat Hall on Wednesday, 28.09.2022. Mayem Panchayat Sarpanch Dilip Shet, Deputy Sarpanch Sufala Chopdekar, and Goa Livelihoods Forum Secretary Asha Vernekar were present on the occasion. Similar programs were also organized at Government High School, Valpoi in Sattari taluka on Thursday, 29.09.20202, and Corlim Panchayat Hall in Tiswadi taluka on Friday, 30.09.2022.
Medical officers and Nutritionists led sessions on the importance of healthy eating practices and the need to keep a watch on diseases caused by lack of nutrition intake at the functions.
Backgrounder :
Rastriya Poshan Maah, also known as National Nutrition Month, is observed from 1st to 30th September under POSHAN Abhiyaan. It is a flagship programme of Government of India to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, lactating mothers and the general public. Behavioral Change Communication has been an important strategy during Poshan Maah to promote a transformative change to address critical issues such as inadequate and inappropriate infant and young child feeding practices, importance of nutrition and care during pregnancy and adolescence and awareness of good health practices to break the inter-generational cycle of malnutrition.
This year, under the Rashtriya Poshan Maah , there have been several programs across the country focusing on ‘Mahila aur Swasthya’, ‘Bacha aur Shiksha’, Gender Sensitive Water Management and importance of healthy indigenous food.PIB Panaji | GKS/SRT/RB/D.Rane
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Department of Space
Cabinet apprised of Implementing Arrangement between India and France on Cooperation on Maritime Awareness Mission
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been appraised of the Implementing Arrangement  for Pre-formulation Studies of a Maritime Domain Awareness Mission signed between India and France on 10th March 2018.
The proposed joint mission will be devoted to maritime domain awareness, with the objective to provide relevant data and services to both nations. The objective is to monitor the maritime traffic and to identify the non-compliant ships at the maximum possible revisit frequency. The monitoring system would provide an end to end solution for detection, identification, monitoring of vessels in the regions of interest for India and France.
As per the IA, Indian Space Research Organization  and Centre Nationale Dètudes Spatiales , France will jointly undertake various activities during these pre-formulation studies and present the pre-formulation concept study results to the respective senior management for review within one year of its signing.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 340
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 138.89 Crore
More than 51 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 138.89 Crore today. More than 51 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10386495
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2nd Dose
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9656422
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18384333
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2nd Dose
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16790122
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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488931286
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2nd Dose
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300385684
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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192063095
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2nd Dose
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141881004
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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119985013
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2nd Dose
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90465879
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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829750222
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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559179111
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Total
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1388929333
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 21stDecember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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66
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2nd Dose
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4547
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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166
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2nd Dose
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7934
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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834657
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2nd Dose
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2818271
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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186179
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2nd Dose
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770273
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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109553
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2nd Dose
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399303
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1130621
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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4000328
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Total
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5130949
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Tourism
Nation remembers the sacrifices made by freedom fighters and martyrs on the occasion of ‘Amrit Mahotsav’: Union Minister Shripad Naik
Shri Naik felicitates Freedom Fighters at a Programme organized by Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister appeals to citizens to participate enthusiastically in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
Goa, 11 August 2022
Union Minister of State for Tourism Shri Shripad Naik today paid floral tributes and paid obeisance at Martyr's Memorial and Ram Manohar Lohia statue at Madgaon in a programme organized by Ministry of Tourism on the occasion of ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations. Later at a programme organized at Madgaon railway station, the Minister hoisted the national flag and felicitated freedom fighters and family members of martyrs.
Speaking on the occasion, Shripad Naik said that the country salutes the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Ram Manohar Lohia lit the flame of Goa liberation and inspired Goans to get freedom, he recalled.
"The purpose of this program is to remember and honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters on the occasion of ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ so that the new generation can understand their sacrifices. India is now overcoming all obstacles and moving towards becoming a world leader in every field. To achieve global stature, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working round the clock." During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government took care that no one in the country remains without food, added Shri Naik.
The Minister told the gathering that as part of celebrations of ‘Amrit Mahotsava’, i.e., 75 glorious years of the nation's independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to hoist the Tricolor in their houses. Shri Naik appealed to all citizens to participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Freedom fighters Shri Vaman Bhiku Prabhugaonkar, Shri Vishnu Angle, Shri Vasant Ramrao Naik, Smt Sushila Narayan Padiyar and Shri Gangadhar Lolayekar were felicitated at the hands of Union Minister Shri Naik.
Union Ministry of Tourism has organized such programs from 11-13 August at 400 places across the country at the places related to the freedom struggle and freedom fighters. The event was jointly organized by India Tourism, Konkan Railway, Goa Shipyard and Mormugao Port Authority at Madgaon Railway Station.
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Ministry of Railways
More than 10,000 Metro Users Downloads QR Code Metro Ticketing Option
Kolkata, December 10, 2021
More than 10,000 Metro users have downloaded Metro Ride Kolkata App, the third ticketing option to book their tickets to travel in the East-West Metro corridor. The QR Code-based ticket booking system was introduced in East-West Metro on December 4, 2021. Metro-users are said to have welcomed the initiative introduced by the Metro authority.
In order to avail this third alternative ticket booking system, besides the token and the smart card, one needs to download Metro Ride Kolkata app from the Google Play Store. Thus, the Metro riders will now be able to book metro tickets at their convenient time without standing in the queue for the East-West Corridor.
The Metro authority has taken the decision to extend this new ticket booking option in the North-South Corridor within a few months.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to road accident in Mathura, UP
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"उत्तर प्रदेश के मथुरा में हुई सड़क दुर्घटना हृदयविदारक है। इस हादसे में जिन्होंने अपने प्रियजनों को खो दिया है, उनके प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं: PM"
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Ministry of Communications
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Jeevan Pramaan Patra
The Jeevan Pramaan Patra have been disbursed by the Government using the network of Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks in the country. The details in this regard are given in Annexure.
Department is also providing doorstep banking facility to India Post Payments Bank customers, pension and other ‘Direct Benefit Transfer’ payments etc. under ‘Aadhar enabled Payment System’ along with Aadhar Enrolment facility for children up to 0-5 years age. Further, Department extended pick up facility through selected Post Offices to the retail customers who book their Registered and Speed Post articles on India Post Web Portal.
Annexure
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State / Union Territory 
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|
2021-22
|
|
2022-23
|
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands
|
|
72
|
|
80
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
46,165
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|
29,793
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
50
|
|
58
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|
Assam
|
|
4,109
|
|
4,725
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|
Bihar
|
|
10,023
|
|
3,101
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
578
|
|
557
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
2,346
|
|
1,766
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|
Delhi
|
|
7,830
|
|
6,933
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|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
|
|
112
|
|
104
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|
Goa
|
|
3,416
|
|
2,878
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|
Gujarat
|
|
24,262
|
|
16,475
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|
Haryana
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|
3,469
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|
3,164
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
4,372
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|
4,184
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|
Jammu & Kashmir including UT of Ladakh
|
|
3,293
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|
2,757
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|
Jharkhand
|
|
1,319
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|
1,343
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|
Karnataka
|
|
41,729
|
|
35,127
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|
Kerala
|
|
36,066
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|
30,773
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|
Lakshadweep
|
|
11
|
|
-
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9,547
|
|
5,995
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|
Maharashtra
|
|
60,918
|
|
51,352
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|
Manipur
|
|
215
|
|
208
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
606
|
|
790
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
240
|
|
479
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|
Nagaland
|
|
90
|
|
129
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|
Orissa
|
|
7,530
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|
5,839
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|
Puducherry
|
|
921
|
|
2,003
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|
Punjab
|
|
6,008
|
|
6,240
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
2,616
|
|
1,930
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|
Sikkim
|
|
246
|
|
199
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
68,818
|
|
2,38,811
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|
Telangana
|
|
60,786
|
|
36,350
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|
Tripura
|
|
840
|
|
1,209
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|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
21,931
|
|
16,103
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Uttarakhand
|
|
3,761
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|
3,286
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West Bengal
|
|
20,021
|
|
12,545
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|
Grand Total
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|
4,54,316
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|
5,27,286
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination
More than 15 lakh Healthcare Workers Vaccinated across the country
1,46,598 beneficiaries vaccinated till 6 pm on 8th day of vaccination drive
Only 0.0007% people have recorded hospitalization against vaccinations
A training of Immunization Programme Managers of 13 foreign countries using Indian Vaccines conducted by MoHFW
The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the eighth day as well.
The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID19 has crossed 15 lakh today. A total of 15,37,190 beneficiaries  vaccinated through 27,776 sessions, as per the provisional report. 3,368 sessions were held till 6 pm today.
1,46,598 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 6 pm today, the eighth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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S. No.
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State/UT
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Beneficiaries vaccinated

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1
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A & N Islands
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|
530
|
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2
|
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Andhra Pradesh
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|
11,562
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|
3
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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|
525
|
|
4
|
|
Bihar
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|
12,165
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|
5
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|
Chandigarh
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|
345
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|
6
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Chhattisgarh
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|
8,138
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|
7
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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|
83
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|
8
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Daman & Diu
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|
189
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|
9
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|
Delhi
|
|
6,111
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|
10
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|
Goa
|
|
615
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|
11
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|
Gujarat
|
|
22,063
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|
12
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Haryana
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|
9,188
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|
13
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
3,935
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|
14
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Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
1,820
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|
15
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|
Karnataka
|
|
3,669
|
|
16
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|
Kerala
|
|
6,012
|
|
17
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|
Ladakh
|
|
157
|
|
18
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
81
|
|
19
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
21,751
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|
20
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|
Manipur
|
|
396
|
|
21
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|
Meghalaya
|
|
158
|
|
22
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|
Mizoram
|
|
322
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|
23
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|
Odisha
|
|
14,892
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|
24
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|
Puducherry
|
|
381
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|
25
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Punjab
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|
8,968
|
|
26
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Rajasthan
|
|
7,900
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|
27
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Tamil Nadu
|
|
4,642
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|
|
|
All India
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|
1,46,598
123 AEFIs have been reported till 6 pm on the eighth day of the vaccination drive.
Total 11 persons have been hospitalized so far. 0.0007% people have recorded hospitalization against vaccinations. In last 24 hours, one person has been hospitalized at Government Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh who was vaccinated at 20th Jan 2021.
Total 6 deaths have been reported so far. In the last 24 hours, one person aged 56 years who was a resident of R/o Gurugram, Haryana has died. The Post-mortem confirms that Cardio-pulmonary disease was the reason for her death and it was not related to vaccination. None of these deaths have been causally linked with COVID-19 vaccination.
A training of Immunization Programme Managers of 13 foreign countries  using Indian Vaccines was conducted by MoHFW covering all aspects of vaccine roll-out spread over 2 days.
In addition to 12 states currently using Covaxin, seven new States would be administering Covaxin from next week – Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab & West Bengal. Orientation of all Programme Managers of these 7 States was conducted today by ICMR & MoHFW covering all aspects of implementation protocols.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Fee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
Fee for SC/ST candidates, who join vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans , operating under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has been waived off. This was decided in the first review meeting held by Union Minister for Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipDr. Mahendra Nath Pandey with senior officials of the Ministry here today.
This decision follows the recent comprehensive reforms brought in January 2019 for Directorate of Jan Shikshan Sansthan , which was formerly under the Ministry of Human Resources Development and transferred to the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in 2018. These decisions aim to further strengthen the skill ecosystem benefiting those in the underprivileged sections of society.
Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandeytoday took charge of his office at the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship .
Ministry of Finance
Direct tax deducted at source from transfer of Virtual digital Assets aggregates to Rs. 157.9 crore upto 20th March 2023 for FY 2022-23
The Direct tax collected by way of tax deducted at source under section 194S of the Income-tax Act, 1961, on payments made upon transfer of Virtual digital Assets , aggregates to Rs. 157.9 crore upto 20/03/2023 for FY 2022-23. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
The Minister stated that Crypto assets are currently unregulated in the country, however, transactions in cryptocurrencies are subjected to provisions of various laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and Income-Tax Act, 1961.
The Minister further stated that the Financial Stability Board states in its Consultative Document titled “Regulation, Supervision and Oversight of Crypto-Asset Activities and Markets,” dated October 11, 2022 that investment and activity in the crypto asset market is largely self-contained and is mostly for speculative purposes with limited connections to the real economy.